Mounting Rails for PV Solar Systems

FreeCleanSolar carries a complete selection of low-priced solar panel mounting rails from top brands like IronRidge, ProSolar, Schletter, UniRac and DPW. Also called solar racking, rails are a central component when mounting a PV array or group of solar panels to any structure. Rails are secured to the roof or structure using various attachments. The solar panels are then clamped to the rails.

PV solar rails can be installed on all types of composition shingle, tile, metal, flat or low slope rooftops, or used for ground mounted arrays. Rails can be mounted flush to the roof or tilted up for the best sun exposure. They can be arranged either perpendicular or parallel to the roof beams (joists) or support structure.

PV mounting rails are made of steel or lightweight, yet strong anodized aluminum. They can be cut to size using standard lengths ranging from 84" to 360", or 7 feet to over 30 feet. Solar mounting rails are engineered to withstand heavy snow loads and high wind speeds, typically up to 90 mph for standard rails. There are also heavy duty (HD) solar mounting rails for heavier weights and wind speeds up to 170 mph.